Research Engineer BS4979

Research Engineer BS4979 Oklahoma State University 494626 Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Ning Wang, [email protected]{target="_blank"} Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $57,000 - $77,000 Salary Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-07-10 to ensure full consideration. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume (up to 5 pages), cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position We are seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to support cutting-edge research in agricultural robotics and automation for precision planting, fertilization, and other field production operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of robotic systems and intelligent sensing and control technologies for agricultural production. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work closely with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, industry partners, and funding agencies while pursuing advanced research leading to publications, technology transfer, and professional development Essential Job responsibilities include research and development and research support and lab management. The successful applicant will be expected to perform and execute the following in support of funded research project(s): Research and Development (80%) 1. Design, develop, integrate, and operate robotic and automated systems for precision agricultural applications. 2. Design, instrument, and maintain laboratory and field research equipment, including 3D printers, embedded systems, microcontrollers, microcomputers, GPS/GNSS receivers, machine vision systems, sensors, wireless communication networks, and data acquisition systems. 3. Plan, organize, and conduct laboratory and field experiments related to agricultural robotics, automation, sensing and controls, and precision crop production. 4. Develop software and hardware solutions for robotic control, sensing, data collection, and autonomous operation. 5. Analyze experimental data using statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence methods to evaluate system performance and generate actionable insights. 6. Prepare technical reports, project deliverables, journal manuscripts, conference papers, and presentations. 7. Present research findings at professional conferences, stakeholder meetings, and technical workshops. 8. Develop training materials and conduct demonstrations for project sponsors and industry stakeholders. 9. Assist faculty investigators in the preparation of competitive grant proposals and research project development. Research Support and Laboratory Management (20%) 1. Support research activities under the supervision of faculty investigators, including literature reviews, technology evaluations, and implementation of engineering designs. 2. Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, computing resources, software systems, and research infrastructure. 3. Monitor laboratory and field research facilities to ensure efficient operation and data quality. 4. Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students participating in research projects. 5. Ensure compliance with university policies, r